Rosy-vermilion unused without gum, fine colour clear to small margins all round, tiny thin in top margin. A very difficult stamp in this condition. SG 99, Cat. £1700

Lot 577

Estimate: $400

Realised Price : $300

Rosy-vermilion block of four with good to large margins all round, cancelled ‘71’ of Tamworth. Very fine. SG 99, Cat. £280+

Lot 578

Estimate: $250

Rosy-vermilion block of four with large margins all round, second unit with repaired internal tear and cancelled ‘71’ of Tamworth. Very fine.

Lot 579

Estimate: $550

Realised Price : $420

Rosy-vermilion block of six with large to very large margins all round, cancelled indistinct numeral. Very fine for a multiple of this size. SG 99, Cat. £420+

Lot 580

Estimate: $150

Realised Price : $115

Rosy-vermilion small to large margins tied by Sydney obliterator to 1855 (24 Feb) outer to London. Endorsed ‘p Woolloomooloo’ with step-type ‘SHIP LETTER/PLYMOUTH’ on reverse, and London tombstone arrival ds in red (24 MY 1855) on face. 2 x 6d ship letter rate. Horizontal filing fold and small split at top of cover